In North Carolina, when a worker is killed in a workplace accident, his widow and children typically are entitled to receive worker’s compensation death benefits. However, the situation can be very complicated when the worker dies while unmarried. In 2018, we held a full evidentiary hearing before the North Carolina Industrial Commission and successfully obtained […]

In August of 2016, we were associated by an out-of-state attorney regarding a motor vehicle collision that occurred in North Carolina over a year earlier. The collision was caused by a vehicle owned by a landscaping company, and the insurance company for the landscaper had refused to engage in settlement discussions, claiming that the driver […]

We successfully litigated a personal injury claim for a 74 year old woman who was savagely attacked by three dogs in her own yard, and obtained a $1,000,000 judgment in Wayne County Superior Court. Our investigation revealed that the owners of the dogs and the home where the animals were kept had no insurance and […]

Riddle & Brantley are the most amazing, sweet, professional, patient, understanding, knowledgeable, well, I guess you can see what I think of them. My case was settled exactly one year to the day of the accident.

I really enjoyed how Riddle & Brantley worked with me through this whole process, always with a kind voice and the smiles were so inviting. This allowed me to know that I picked the right law firm for my case.

Regardless of your job, there are potential hazards that can cause serious injuries. As a result, most employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance ensures that employees are fairly compensated for their workplace injuries without having to file a lawsuit against the employer. It is important to remember that you are […]

For most people, the only time they interact with an attorney is when something bad has happened to them such as an injury or a car accident. While under the emotional or physical pain after an incident, it may not be easy to find an attorney, especially the right attorney, to represent you. You will […]

If you were hurt — physically, emotionally, or financially — due to another person’s negligence, you may qualify for a personal injury lawsuit. Whether someone else can be held responsible is key to determining if you have a case. With enough evidence that someone’s negligence caused your injury, you may be able to reach a […]

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What Are Common Causes of Truck Accidents?

Our law firm has represented many people over the years who have been victims of semi truck wrecks. In this video, attorney Gene Riddle reviews the top two common causes of truck accidents that have the ability to cause catastrophic injuries to innocent people. After an accident with a truck, people in passenger vehicles should never speak to the trucking company or its insurance carrier without first discussing the situation with an attorney.

Video Transcription:

At Riddle & Brantley, in particularly in my perspective of reviewing tractor-trailer wrecks over the years, I do see, probably two common or two most common causes of negligence on the part of the driver of the tractor-trailer. Number one is fatigue. They’re tired, they’ve driven long distances and they don’t mean any harm to people, they just make a mistake. Number two, inattention. Just like driving a vehicle, if you are inattentive in a tractor-trailer, you can very easily cause a wreck. Problem is, in a tractor-trailer wreck, they cause massive damage, massive property damage and massive damage to people who are in the cars, as occupants and passengers. Please give us a call or send us an email. We’re here, we’re ready to help. Justice counts.

Attorney Gene Riddle has handled a great deal of trucking wreck cases over the years throughout North Carolina. In this video, he explains the top two causes of truck accidents. When a person driving a passenger vehicle is hit by a truck, the one thing they should know immediately is to not speak to the trucking company or its insurance carrier. First contact an attorney who has experience dealing with truck accidents to learn your legal options and protect yourself.